Majesty Journal
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022): Majesty: English Education

An Analysis Students’ Difficulties in Using Present Tense in SMAN 7 Enrekang

Darmijaya Darmijaya (Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang)



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Publish Date
09 Apr 2022

Abstract

This research aims to determine the difficulties that students face in using present tense. This research uses a quantitative descriptive method using tests and interviews. A total of 28 students were selected as samples by random sampling method. Based on the findings of the research, the researcher put the conclusion that the students of SMAN 7 Enrekang still find it difficult to understand tenses, especially the present tense. This is evidenced by an in-depth analysis of the results of student answers that the students mostly made error in omission and then it was followed by addition, misinformation and mis-ordering. The students made errors categorized 133 in omission (34,2%), 107 in addition (27,5%), 61 in mis-information and (15,6%) and 88 in mis-ordering (22,7%). Based on interview, there were three difficulties faced by student in using present tense. The problems faced by student was the form of present tense with percentage 46%, spelling with percentage 32%, and the use of auxiliary with percentage 22%.

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majesty

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Maspul Journal of English Studies (MAJESTY) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang, Indonesia. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for disseminating original research, theoretical perspectives, and innovative practices in English ...